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Principles of Animal Biometeorology (Hardcover, 2013 ed.) Loot Price: R5,013
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Principles of Animal Biometeorology (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Roberto Gomes da Silva, Alex Sandro Campos Maia

Principles of Animal Biometeorology (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)

Roberto Gomes da Silva, Alex Sandro Campos Maia

Series: Biometeorology, 2

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The book begins by describing in detail the mechanisms of energy exchange radiative, convective, conductive and evaporative together with techniques for their determination. The discussion extends to the importance of CO2, ozone and methane, together with that of aerosol pollutants and the evolution of atmospheric CO2. Subsequent chapters apply the results of the biophysical methods to mammals, birds and aquatic animals. Discussion includes problems of shelter and shade for animals in tropical environments and techniques for the thermal evaluation for shelters and for several tree types. The details of heat exchange between animals and the environment are presented, in separate chapters covering Mammals and Birds and Aquatic Mammals. A chapter on Shade and Shelter describes the importance of shade for animals, factors of shade efficiency, the protections offered by shelter and methods of calculating the protection afforded by both shade and shelter. A Special Methods chapter offers a variety of techniques for evaluating cutaneous and respiratory evaporation, and practical methods for sampling of hairs and the evaluation of hair coat characteristics."

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Imprint: Springer
Country of origin: Netherlands
Series: Biometeorology, 2
Release date: November 2012
First published: 2013
Authors: Roberto Gomes da Silva • Alex Sandro Campos Maia
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 264
Edition: 2013 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-9400757325
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal physiology
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General
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LSN: 9400757328
Barcode: 9789400757325

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